Participle clauses

_______, Mark retired from international competition. a.Having won every major judo title b.Won every major judo title c.He having won every major judo title

_____ with his daughter's behaviour, he bought her sweets. a.Her daddy pleased b.Pleased c.Having pleased

______, he had a long holiday. a.Having finished the novel b.The novel finished c.The writer having finished the novel

He was trapped in a dilemma and couldn't react. , he couldn't react.

Which sentence is CORRECT? a.The house being made of stone, it is quite cool in summer. b.Made of stone, the house is quite cool in summer. c.Making it of stone, the house is quite cool in summer.

______, the surface maintains its original appearance over time. a.Cleaned with hot water and soap b.Cleaning with hot water and soap c.Having cleaned with hot water and soap

As he was impressed by my work, the manager extended my contract. __________ , the manager extended my contract.

_____, he heard a strange noise that came from the ceiling. a.Reached the top of the stairs b.John reaching the top of the stairs c.Reaching the top of the stairs

Because he didn’t have a girlfriend, he flirted with every woman he met. _________ , he flirted with every woman he met.

______, I feel that my training sessions are much better. a.Taking my multivitamin b.Taken my multivitamin c.I taking my multivitamin

While he was drinking his coffee, he thought about the problem. ________ , he thought about the problem.

If it is looked after carefully, the plant can live through the winter. _______ , the plant can live through the winter.

Robin got oil on his shirt while he was fixing his bike. _______, Robin got oil on his shirt.

______, she didn’t mention her daughter's promotion. a.Not wishing to boast b.Her not wishing to boast c.Alice not wishing to boast

The company closed for a year of renovations, ______. a.the boss leaving many employees looking for work. b.leaving many employees looking for work. c.left many employees looking for work.

After the boss had explained the problem, he asked the employee to solve it. ________ , the boss asked the employee to solve it.

_____, he had to stay home while his friends were out having fun. a.Without John having any money b.Not having any money c.Not being had money

As she felt tired, Emma went to bed early. ________,Emma went to bed early.

Because he is faced with a bill for £22,000, John has taken an extra job. ______ for £22,000, John has taken an extra job.

After I dropped him at the station, I drove straight to the supermarket. ______ , I drove straight to the supermarket.